About the department
The University of Utah’s Department of Communication is one of the premier communication programs in the country and home to nearly 1,200 undergraduate majors and a robust research environment. Consistently ranked among the nation’s most esteemed academic communities, the department combines hands-on learning with nationally recognized faculty expertise to prepare students for careers in advertising, strategic communication, digital storytelling, AI integration, journalism, health, science, organizational communication and beyond. With an international research portfolio and a vibrant, collaborative community, students gain the skills, confidence, and creativity to lead with impact and to transform the communities around them.
News and AnnouncementsVIEW ALL News
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The Gary and Rose Neeleman Endowed Scholarship in Communication Announced
The Department of Communication is pleased to announce the creation of the Gary and Rose Neeleman Endowed Scholarship in Communication, made possible through the generosity of the Neeleman family.
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Avery Holton is National Finalist for Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year Award
Avery Holton, chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, was recently acknowledged as one of two national finalists along with awardee Hub Brown (University of Florida) for Administrator of the Year in the 73rd annual Scripps Howard Journalism Awards.
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Ben Lyons Awarded Carnegie Fellowship to Understand and Reduce Political Polarization
Associate Professor Ben Lyons has been awarded a prestigious Carnegie Fellowship to further advance his research on misinformation.
Events
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Sep 07
Monday
Holiday: Labor Day
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Sep 10
Thursday
3:30pm - 4:45pmPivots and Peaks - Escaping the Ayatollah, Navigating a Career in Tech, and Finding Home in the Himalayas
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Sep 10
Thursday
7pm - 8pmBrian Goldstone, author of There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America
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Sep 14
Monday
Fall 2026 - Census deadline
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Sep 16
Wednesday
4pm - 6:30pmCelebrating Drag "The Queen" Film Screening hosted by GNDR 4750
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Sep 17
Thursday
9:20am - 10:30am'Tribune Takeover' of Comm 4555 for fall 2026
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)

